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Build a Boat: Duck Edition

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Build your own boat and see how many rubber ducks it can carry before it sinks. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Build your own boat and see how many rubber ducks it can carry before it sinks. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Intermediate Canva

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees

Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Bubbles

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Bubbles

This event is in the "Adult" group

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Bubbles

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Bubbles

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Google Sheets

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for children birth-12 months, with participating adult.
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.  

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children birth-12 months, with participating adult.
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Advanced Excel

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Egg Carton Garden

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12.  
Plant a mini garden in an egg carton and watch it grow.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.  
Plant a mini garden in an egg carton and watch it grow.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

The Frog Lady Animal Show

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Featured, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Miss Allison's Music Class

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Miss Allison's Music Class

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Sensory Gym

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 1-6.
Explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 1-6.
Explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Advanced ChatGPT

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT. 

ATM: HR Check-In

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Staff Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Staff Conference Room
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Genealogy: The Power of Place

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Aaron J.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Aaron J.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.